Which of the following is the primary function of committees in the legislative process?

A. reduce legislative work to manageable proportions by providing for a division of labor among legislators
B. make the process easier for bill passage
C. allow standing committees to consider a bill in any legislative area of the committee's choosing
D. prevent public hearings on legislation that has been introduced


ANSWER: A

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